HOLA CUBAN KITCHEN
170 N GROVE ST, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321.208.7901
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2025
3 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken stored above raw squid. Operator moved
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ceviche stored above sauces. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip at exterior bar is soiled. Iced tea nozzles are soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken stored above raw squid. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw snapper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at exterior bar is soiled.
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Using processed lime juice from bottle to mix specialty cocktails
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Cover plate for exterior ice bin is soiled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In dry storage room across from office
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw snapper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak tawing on countertop in kitchen. Operator moved to walk in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles throughout rear storage areas. Does not meet requirements of provisos
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